Outline Kobe 9 is a light, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logotypes, posters, packaging, signage, retro, techy, playful, sporty, futuristic, display, branding, sci-fi, retro styling, attention grab, rounded, geometric, inline, monoline, soft corners.
A rounded, geometric outline design built from an even, monoline contour. Letterforms are very wide with generous counters and smooth curves, while straight strokes terminate in squared or softly chamfered corners for a clean, engineered feel. The construction is simple and consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, with open apertures and compact joins that keep the silhouettes legible even as outlines. Numerals and uppercase forms lean toward signage-like proportions, with ample interior space and a steady rhythm in text.
Best suited to headlines, logotypes, posters, and packaging where a bold, airy outline can create presence without heavy fill. It also works well for signage and display graphics that benefit from wide, rounded forms and a clean, technical rhythm.
The overall tone reads retro-futuristic and sporty, like classic sci‑fi titling or arcade-era branding. The airy outlines feel light and modern, while the wide stance and rounded geometry add friendliness and a playful, tech-forward character.
The design appears intended as a display outline with a geometric, wide set for attention-grabbing titles and brand marks. Its consistent monoline contour and rounded construction suggest a goal of delivering a modern, tech-leaning look with a friendly, retro edge.
Because the design is contour-only, the perceived color depends strongly on background and size; it stays crisp in large settings where the interior whitespace can do the work. The wide proportions and simple geometry help it hold together in short words and headings, while extended text may feel spacious and stylized rather than neutral.